Active ingredient: White Oil 72 % w/w
Formulation: Emulsion, Oil in Water (EW)
Mode of action: It acts by smothering / suffocating insects — the oil blocks the breathing pores (spiracles) of pests.
Albarol is used primarily against soft-bodied pests and scale insects, especially in crops where such pests are problematic.
Common target pests: scale insects / teritip (Coccus mangifera, Aspidiotus orientalis, etc.), mealybugs, and pests on leaves (aphids, etc.)
Typical crops: mango, citrus, guava, rose, orchid, hibiscus, papaya and other ornamentals or fruit trees.
The product is sold in 1 L and 4 L packaging for these uses.
Although detailed official label rates are not fully available in the sources I found, here are some usage guidelines derived from product listings and vendor advice:
On a Shopee listing: “Mix 1 tablespoon of Albarol with 1 L of water and spray.”
Should be applied in the morning or evening (avoid spraying under strong midday sun).
It is often used for control of scale / teritip insects and is effective in such uses.
It’s often emphasized not to use it under hot midday conditions, to avoid damage or evaporation.
Malaysia
